Book 15 - Guns of the South
Guns of the South by Harry Turtledove (alternative history) (SF) (American Civil War)
I originally read this book several times about ten years ago. Then, I thought it was absolutely, completely wonderful. Now, I find it fun, but not as good as I did then. I'm not sure if thinking that it was going to be top ten material made me harder on it. Basically, somebody gives the Confederacy advanced weapons. It's told primarily through the viewpoints of Robert E Lee, and two rank and file confederates. As far as alternate histories go, it's interesting. The characters are sympathetic, the biggest problem that I had was that it wasn't as good as I remembered. If you haven't read it, I still recommend it.
I originally read this book several times about ten years ago. Then, I thought it was absolutely, completely wonderful. Now, I find it fun, but not as good as I did then. I'm not sure if thinking that it was going to be top ten material made me harder on it. Basically, somebody gives the Confederacy advanced weapons. It's told primarily through the viewpoints of Robert E Lee, and two rank and file confederates. As far as alternate histories go, it's interesting. The characters are sympathetic, the biggest problem that I had was that it wasn't as good as I remembered. If you haven't read it, I still recommend it.